Movies Like 20,000 Years in Sing Sing

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

The Cabin in the Cotton

1932·1h 18m·★ 6.6·Michael Curtiz

2 shared crewDir. Michael CurtizDP: Barney McGill

The Mad Genius

1931·1h 21m·★ 6.3·Michael Curtiz

2 shared crewDir. Michael CurtizDP: Barney McGill

The Keyhole

1933·1h 9m·★ 6.4·Michael Curtiz

2 shared crewDir. Michael CurtizDP: Barney McGill

The Big House

1930·1h 27m·★ 7.1·George W. Hill

Themes: prison break attempt, pre-codeFans also likedCrime & Drama

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

1932·1h 32m·★ 8.2·Mervyn LeRoy

Themes: prison reform, pre-codeFans also likedDrama & Crime

The Green Mile

1999·3h 9m·★ 8.6·Frank Darabont

Themes: jail guard, electric chair, death rowDrama & Crime

Angels with Dirty Faces

1938·1h 37m·★ 7.9·Michael Curtiz

Fans also likedDir. Michael CurtizCrime & Drama

You Only Live Once

1937·1h 26m·★ 7.2·Fritz Lang

Fans also likedStarring Warren HymerCrime & Drama

A Better Tomorrow

1986·1h 35m·★ 7.4·John Woo

TMDB recommendsCrime & Drama

Pusher II

2004·1h 40m·★ 7.3·Nicolas Winding Refn

TMDB recommendsCrime & Drama

Public Enemies

2009·2h 20m·★ 6.9·Michael Mann

TMDB recommendsCrime & Drama

Jimmy the Gent

1934·1h 7m·★ 6.6·Michael Curtiz

Starring Bette DavisDir. Michael CurtizDrama & Crime

Private Detective 62

1933·1h 6m·★ 6.7·Michael Curtiz

Starring Arthur ByronDir. Michael CurtizCrime & Drama

Shutter Island

2010·2h 18m·★ 8.2·Martin Scorsese

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The Olsen Gang Sees Red

1976·1h 40m·★ 7.7·Erik Balling

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Pusher III

2005·1h 48m·★ 7.3·Nicolas Winding Refn

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The Olsen Gang on the Track

1975·1h 40m·★ 7.3·Erik Balling

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The Public Enemy

1931·1h 24m·★ 7.6·William A. Wellman

Fans also likedCrime & Drama

Take the Money and Run

1969·1h 25m·★ 7.2·Woody Allen

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Manhunter

1986·2h·★ 7.2·Michael Mann

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How Good Is 20,000 Years in Sing Sing?

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